Amerit Consulting
Clinical Psychologist – Utilization Review - 100% Remote
Amerit Consulting, New York, New York, United States
Overview:
Our client, a US Fortune 500 company and a provider of managed Health care, Pharmacy benefits & specialty areas for managed care organizations/employers / government agencies, seeks an accomplished
Clinical Psychologist – Utilization Review.
*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***
************************************************************************************** *** Location: 100% Remote *** Duration: 2+ months contracts
Important Points: Work Hours/Shift: Start time: M-F 8:30am-5PM OR 8am-430PM CST Must-Haves (Hard and/or soft Skills): Psychology Testing experience Degree Requirements: PHD or PSY D in Psychology Certification Requirements: Licensed Psychologist How many years of experience do you expect candidates to have? 3+ years if post degree experience
Job Summary Authorizes and reviews utilization of psychological and neuropsychological testing services. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues and participates in special quality improvement projects in collaboration with the other members of the clinical team.
Job Functions: Reviews psychological and neuropsychological testing requests to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness. Provides telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations. Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and Magellan Health Services policies and procedures, and criteria. Interact with the company Medical Directors and others to discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases. Participate in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis. Leads or participates in activities as requested that help improve Care Center performance, excellence and culture. Supports team members and participates in team activities to help build a high-performance team.
Must-Haves (Hard Skills) Minimum of 3 years of post-degree experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting for Care Managers with Ph.D., including utilization review. Strong organizational, time management and communication skills. Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers. Knowledge of and experience in inpatient setting. Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–V) or most current diagnostic edition. Ability to function independently and as a team member. Proficient ability with computer systems. Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care. Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements. Applicants must be independently licensed in their state of residence and must meet Magellan credentialing requirements for independent professional practice. Doctoral Degree in behavioral health related field. Experience administering, evaluating and doing the analysis for psychological or neuropsychological testing requests. Experience writing complete psychological/neuropsychological evaluations and providing feedback to patients regarding the results and recommendations.
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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction.
If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Sam Banga Lead Recruiter
Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting
is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.
Our client, a US Fortune 500 company and a provider of managed Health care, Pharmacy benefits & specialty areas for managed care organizations/employers / government agencies, seeks an accomplished
Clinical Psychologist – Utilization Review.
*** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***
************************************************************************************** *** Location: 100% Remote *** Duration: 2+ months contracts
Important Points: Work Hours/Shift: Start time: M-F 8:30am-5PM OR 8am-430PM CST Must-Haves (Hard and/or soft Skills): Psychology Testing experience Degree Requirements: PHD or PSY D in Psychology Certification Requirements: Licensed Psychologist How many years of experience do you expect candidates to have? 3+ years if post degree experience
Job Summary Authorizes and reviews utilization of psychological and neuropsychological testing services. Collects and analyzes utilization data. Provides member assistance with mental health and substance abuse issues and participates in special quality improvement projects in collaboration with the other members of the clinical team.
Job Functions: Reviews psychological and neuropsychological testing requests to ensure medical necessity and effectiveness. Provides telephone triage, crisis intervention and emergency authorizations. Provides information to members and providers regarding mental health and substance abuse benefits, community treatment resources, mental health managed care programs, and Magellan Health Services policies and procedures, and criteria. Interact with the company Medical Directors and others to discuss clinical and authorization questions and concerns regarding specific cases. Participate in quality improvement activities, including data collection, tracking, and analysis. Leads or participates in activities as requested that help improve Care Center performance, excellence and culture. Supports team members and participates in team activities to help build a high-performance team.
Must-Haves (Hard Skills) Minimum of 3 years of post-degree experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse health care setting for Care Managers with Ph.D., including utilization review. Strong organizational, time management and communication skills. Knowledge of utilization management procedures, mental health and substance abuse community resources and providers. Knowledge of and experience in inpatient setting. Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–V) or most current diagnostic edition. Ability to function independently and as a team member. Proficient ability with computer systems. Ability to analyze specific utilization problems, plan and implement solutions that directly influence quality of care. Licensure is required for this position, specifically a current license that meets State, Commonwealth or customer-specific requirements. Applicants must be independently licensed in their state of residence and must meet Magellan credentialing requirements for independent professional practice. Doctoral Degree in behavioral health related field. Experience administering, evaluating and doing the analysis for psychological or neuropsychological testing requests. Experience writing complete psychological/neuropsychological evaluations and providing feedback to patients regarding the results and recommendations.
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I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure prompt communication, whichever direction.
If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you.
Sam Banga Lead Recruiter
Company Overview:
Amerit Consulting
is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.
Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.